If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from allergies, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time wondering where they came from. You may have heard that we’re too clean for our own good, or that being…
Clotrimazole, a commonly found ingredient in over-the-counter skin creams used to combat fungal infections, is making its way into the oceans and potentially disrupting the food chain. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have demonstrated that the presence of…
When it comes to furniture, you may expect hazardous materials such as heavy metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and formaldehyde to threaten your health. What might be surprising, however, is that the flame retardants added to household furnishings can be…
A heat wave can triple the number of daily deaths in a city, and when these scorching temperatures spike, the danger of fatal respiratory illnesses significantly increases for older people. In particular, women are at the greatest risk. This is…
Are you aware that milk might just be the secret to unlocking your inner genius? In Gloucester, England, researchers have found a fascinating correlation: countries where people drink the most milk also happen to have the most Nobel laureates per…
Did you know that the stomach flu, or norovirus, could spread through something as simple as the utensils we use in our kitchen? This is especially true during the winter months when the virus is most active. So let’s discuss…
Kidneys are essential organs in our body, responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. As body weight increases, so does the risk of renal damage due to an elevated accumulation of fat. However, grape seed extract, a…
You might think that everything at the dentist’s office is perfectly disinfected, but new research has shown that a pair of items you encounter in the dentist’s chair can potentially infect your mouth. Bacterial Havens A study conducted at Tufts…
A trip to a hotel should be a relaxing break from your daily life, but did you know that many hotels could actually be putting your health at risk? Sure, you’ve seen the news stories about unclean bathroom glasses, infrequently…
A large study involving over 22,000 women and their babies has identified air pollution as a possible significant factor in the rising prevalence of autism in children. With the number of autism cases on the increase, understanding its causes and…